Three Steps for Preparing Your Energy Efficient Furnace for Winter

11/04/2014

If you’ve invested in an
energy efficient furnace, you know winter is when it’s going to start paying for
itself. These inventive
HVAC systems can help cut back the amount of energy or
gas needed to heat your home compared to older and less
efficient models. With winter months approaching here in Colfax, we’ve prepared some essential
steps you can take to ensure your furnace will operate
efficiently and effectively until warm
weather arrives again.

You
don’t want to turn on your
furnace on the first cold day in Colfax only to discover it’s not operating properly. It’s important to
have a HVAC professional inspect your furnace,
as these individuals have been trained and certified to ensure your HVAC products are safe and working correctly.
Keeping your equipment regularly maintained will not only help the product
operate smoothly, but it will help increase the energy
efficiency of your furnace, as well.

2.
Check
your heat exchanger.

Fractured or
improperly functioning heat exchangers mix combustion gases with the air in
your home. This leads to safety concerns with carbon monoxide poisoning. Simply inspect your furnace’s
combustion chamber for cracks. If you notice strange odors
coming from the heater after a while, shut
it off and call a professional. Your heat exchanger is an important component
of creating an energy efficient furnace. When it
functions properly, the
equipment doesn’t have to work as hard or use as much energy to provide your
family with the heat you desire.

3.
Change
your air filter.

It’s a good idea to change your filters regularly, and just before
winter hits is a great time. Clean filters may help improve
your system’s air flow and can contribute to better energy efficiency, as well. Pleated, HEPA and
electrostatic filters can also help improve the
furnace’s energy efficiency, so consider upgrading if you’re currently using a
flat filter. We recommend checking your filter once a month to see whether it needs to be changed.

Follow these steps to create a more energy
efficient home this season. Or, if you’re ready for a replacement, Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning offers a wide range
of energy efficient furnaces. We’re happy to help you choose the latest and greatest HVAC systems available in
Colfax.

About Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning

With more than 100 years in existence, Lennox has consistently delivered industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent durability and reliability standards. The professionals at Ackerman Heating & Air Conditioning help bring those standards to Colfax so that you can always experience total home comfort. If you’re looking for a new HVAC system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide, give us a ring at 509-397-3622 or set up an appointment with us online. We’d love to hear from you.